As the federal government plans to phase out sales of new gas-powered vehicles over the next decade, many drivers in cold Prairie regions are concerned about how electric vehicles (EVs) will perform in winter conditions. However, two electric car enthusiasts shared their positive experiences with driving EVs during winter on CBC's Blue Sky. Tyler Krause, a board member of the Saskatchewan Electric Vehicle Association and founder of the Tesla Owners Club of Saskatchewan, highlighted the advantages of EVs in winter. He emphasized that EVs heat up faster than gas cars and are more reliable, likening them to "a phone or a computer on wheels" due to their instant startup. Krause acknowledged the main drawback of EVs in winter: reduced driving range in extremely cold temperatures. While his Tesla Model 3 can typically travel 500 kilometers on a single charge in summer, this decreases to around 300 kilometers in cold winter conditions. Despite this, he expressed confidence in leaving town due to the expanding charging infrastructure in the province. Overall, Krause's experience reflects a positive outlook on driving EVs in winter, highlighting the benefits while acknowledging the challenges, particularly in terms of reduced range.
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